Frontiers in Environmental Science has named Professor Hayley Jane Fowler, Newcastle University, as the new Specialty Chief Editor of its Interdisciplinary Climate Studies specialty section.
A well-recognised expert in the field of Climate Studies, Professor Fowler, specialises in the analysis of the impacts of climate change and variability on hydrological and water resource systems, widely collaborating with other institutions to examine the recent trends in extremes and future projections and their impacts on flood and drought risks.
A strong believer in open access publishing, Professor Fowler aims to expand both the section's scope and the number of contributions that is received and published each year.
There is consensus amongst climate scientists that global warming is real and anthropogenically-caused, but there is still a huge gap between the science that climate scientists do and the messages that are transmitted and received by stakeholders and the public about this science. With this section, Professor Fowler aims to provide a high-quality forum for a debate around this still controversial issue.
She believes that Open Access can be a particularly useful tool in achieving this goal. Enabling free dissemination of scientific information will contribute to a wider understanding of environmental issues, thus increasing chances of finding innovative solutions and accelerated advancements.
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